-secured card is a smart start.

Yes, you bought what seems like a good deal on paper, but in reality, you own an old apartment building in a neighborhood with poor security, possibly surrounded by long-vacant shops, streets piled with garbage, and a poorly managed community.

Lock down the spot get it secured...That is exactly what we're looking for.

It's impressive that you secured a deal like this with no renovations and turned it around the same day.

When its included in a lease for real estate then the laws pertaining to residential rental security deposits in your state apply but when its separate you should have more leeway to get some additional deposit to protect you.

Consider all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

Consider all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

I would check this out with a seasoned securities attorney for their opinion/guidance.  

The seller had a military contractor job with security clearance.

If your goal is financial security for your family, how do those things further or impede those goals?